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A Mattress Recommendation for My 300 Lb. Father-in-Law.

The Mattress Expert On 07/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Plus Sized People, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper / Leave a comment

Robert and Sue write: Hello Pete, We purchased a mattress from you about 4 years ago and have been sleeping comfortably ever since! We have, finally, convinced my father-in-law to give you a try. He is about 6′ tall, approximately 300 Lbs., with a bad back. Please […]

A Pure Bliss 2″ Plush Latex Topper on a Luxury Firm Simmons Beautyrest Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 07/22/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Neck Pain, Pain, Pillows, Pressure Point Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest Silver / Leave a comment

Cliff writes: Hi Pete, About 2 months ago we purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Silver Luxury Firm Mattress, here in Oregon. While I like the firm support I have to agree with my wife it is too hard, at least on top. I was about to exchange it […]

A Latex Topper on a Stearns and Foster Mattress Causing Hip and Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 07/18/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Stearns and Foster / Leave a comment

Linda writes: Hi Pete, Which topper would be best for helping with my back and hip pain? I have had a herniated disc in my lower back, which developed a few years back. Lately, the pain in my lower back and hips are extremely bad. […]

Extra Firm Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper to Relieve Pain from a Severely Damaged Back.

The Mattress Expert On 06/26/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum / Leave a comment

Steve Writes: Hi Pete, I have a severely damaged back, which causes me much pain. I’ve been reading your blog posts. and have determined that I need the following products: 1) The Simmons Beautyrest Platinum Gibson Grove Extra Firm mattress. 2) The Pure Bliss 2″ Plush Natural […]

Sciatica Pain on a 3 Year Old Stearns and Foster Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 06/25/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Sciatica, Sciatica, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum, Stearns and Foster

John writes: Hi Pete, I hope you can recommend a great supportive mattress for my back. I have Sciatica and I can no longer sleep on my 3 year old mattress because it has become too soft for my back problems. I am 5’10 and weigh 185, […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper to Relieve Lower Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 06/23/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Pat writes: Hi Pete, I was referred to you by a good friend of mine, Kirk. He said he had purchased numerous Simmons Beautyrest mattresses from you, for both, his primary home and Jersey shore home. My wife and I are interested in purchasing a new mattress. […]

Osteoarthritis. Simmons Beautyrest Black Desiree Luxury Firm Mattress and Plush Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 06/18/2019 / Arthritis, Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Neck Pain, Osteoarthritis, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Joanne writes: Hi Pete, I would love to have your advice on a new mattress. I have osteoarthritis in back and neck. My husband is 5 ft. 8 and 195 lbs. I am 5 ft. 5 and 240 lbs….both of us sleep on side and back. Please […]

Stearns and Foster Mattress Has Body Impressions and Causing Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 06/17/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Pain, Stearns and Foster, Warranty

Frank writes: Good Afternoon Sir, In 2012, based upon recommendations from your website, (which was excellent), we purchased a Stearns and Foster mattress and 2″ latex topper. My wife is approx 160 lbs and likes an ultra soft mattress. I am 6 foot 6 and 255 lbs […]

A Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress and Latex Topper for a 300 lb Man with a Bad Back.

The Mattress Expert On 06/12/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Plus Sized People, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Randy writes: Hi Pete, I need a mattress that will hold up a 300 lb. man with a bad back and be comfortable for a 180 lb. woman We want that in Queen size. I kinda like what I have read about the Natura of Canada Greenspring mattress. […]

A Wedge Pillow for Neck Pain and Sleep Apnea?

The Mattress Expert On 06/01/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Pillows, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Pillows, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow, Sleep Apnea

Noah writes: Hi Pete, My physical therapist suggested I try a “wedge pillow”. I had purchased mattresses from you in the past, which have been great, so I thought you might be a good person to ask about these pillows. The wedge pillows might help with my […]

Shopping for a New Mattress with NO MEMORY FOAM.

The Mattress Expert On 05/22/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Shoulder Pain

Sharon writes: Hi Peter, We are shopping for a new mattress with NO MEMORY FOAM. I am 5’5” and weigh about 110 pounds and my husband is about 5’10” and weighs about 200 pounds. He often has back pain, especially in his lower back. He also gets […]

Making a Simmons Beautyrest Extra Firm Mattress Comfortable with a Pure Bliss Plush Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 05/21/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest

Kate writes: Hi Pete, We had (until 2 days ago) a high end Simmons Beautyrest pillowtop mattress. I don’t know what model, but it was shockingly expensive, for us, ($2000), nearly 20 years ago. It was the most comfortable bed I had ever slept on, until about […]

My Compliments! Disc Degenerative Spine, What Mattress?

The Mattress Expert On 05/14/2019 / Back Pain, Mattress Advice, Misc., Satisfied Customer

Dennis writes: Hi Pete,, I googled ‘disc degenerative spine, what mattress’, which took me to your blog page. And TADAAAAAA, it’s exactly what I was looking for, personal experiences and worries with ur recommendations’. My Compliments! Keep up the good work!!! Thanks, Dennis Thank you, Dennis. We […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 05/09/2019 / Back Pain, EverEden Talalay Latex, Hip Pain, Latex, Mattress Advice, Mattress Topper, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Shoulder Pain

Jeanine writes: Hello Pete, A year ago, we bought a 2″ Talalay Latex Topper from you. We put it on our older, firm mattress. We’re now ready to invest in a new mattress for us and put ours in the guest room. I’m 5’10”, 140 pounds and […]

A Plush Latex Topper on a Too Firm Simmons Beautyrest Mattress to Relieve Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 05/03/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper

Jana writes: Hi Pete, I have a Beautyrest Greenwood Firm mattress that is about almost 3 years old. I am waking up with lots of lower back and hip pain because the mattress is too firm. I’m 5ft 4″, 150 Lbs., and am wondering if a latex topper will help […]

Sleep Number Bed Mattress is Causing Back Pain and Messing with My Sleep.

The Mattress Expert On 04/28/2019 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Innerspring, Mattress Advice, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Plus Sized People

Carrie writes: Hi Pete. We purchased a split king (two twin mattresses) sleep number bed last December. I put off returning it because my wife LOVES it and she’s a cancer patient, so her needs come first at this time. Now it’s past the […]

Replacing a Serta Pillowtop with a Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 04/26/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Pillowtop, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Serta, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Andy writes: Hi Pete, I have been researching our options for purchasing a new mattress and came across your excellent and informative website. Our current mattress is a Serta Pillowtop that is no longer acceptable for us. My wife has been complaining of back problems […]

A Mattress to Address Post Back Surgery Support.

The Mattress Expert On 04/23/2019 / Back Pain, Back Problems, Body Impressions / Sagging, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Innerspring, Mattress Advice, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam, Memory Foam Mattress, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

June writes: Hi Pete, My husband and I have been sleeping on a water bed for the past 30 plus years. It is a high quality waveless waterbed, and we just love it. My husband had some back surgery and the doctor told us we need to […]

Relieve Scoliosis, Sciatica, Hip and Back Pain with An EverEden Soft Talalay Latex Mattress Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 04/10/2019 / Back Pain, Degenerative Disc Disease, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Advice, Memory Foam Mattress, Sciatica

Barbara writes: Hi Pete I have scoliosis, mild DDD, sciatica hips & mid back pain. Physical therapy helps, but never long term. I am a back sleeper and had looked at the Tempurpedic. – But, after having read your blog regarding the negatives of memory foam for […]

Tempurpedic Memory Foam Mattress: An Epic Fail. Simmons Beautyrest Black Calista for Large People.

The Mattress Expert On 03/30/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Memory Foam Mattress, Pressure Point Pain, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Black

Joe writes: Hi Pete, My wife and I are in need of a new bed. We were suckered into buying a Tempurpedic memory foam mattress. We tried several models in the store. I know, now, was an epic fail. It started out great, and of course within […]

Natura of Canada Greenspring Mattress to Relieve Back Pain from Herniated Discs.

The Mattress Expert On 03/29/2019 / Air Mattress, Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Innerspring, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain, Pillowtop, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Pillow

Judy writes: Hi Pete, I have herniated discs and have had a hard time finding a mattress that doesn’t make my back worse. After reading your blog, I see my mistake in “following the hype”, as you put it. We bought the two most advertised mattresses, with […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress to Relieve Back Pain.

The Mattress Expert On 03/26/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam Mattress, Pure Talalay Bliss, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum, Simmons Beautyrest Silver

Paul writes: Hi Pete, Please help us. First, my wife and I are active and fit. Winter sports and summer sports. I’m 52 and get hip and lower back strain and pain. My wife thinks she wants a soft mattress but loved the Simmons Beautyrest in firm […]

Herniated Disc. Back, Neck and Hip Pain from Hot Sleeping Tempurpedic Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/25/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, herniated disc, Hip Pain, Mattress Protectors, Natura Greenspring Liberta Latex Hybrid, Neck Pain

Sheila writes: Hi Pete, I need help buying a mattress. I am 55 years old (female). I am 5′ 9″ tall and weight 175. I have a herniated disc and pain in my lower back (L4-5). It is an old injury but acts up sometimes. I have […]

Simmons Beautyrest Mattress and Talalay Latex Topper.

The Mattress Expert On 03/23/2019 / Back Pain, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Latex Mattresses, Mattress Protectors, Mattress Topper, Neck Pain, Pure Talalay Bliss Latex Topper, Simmons Beautyrest, Simmons Beautyrest Platinum

Michelle writes: Hi Pete, Do you feel that the latex topper over a Simmons Beautyrest is better than an all latex foam mattress? I’m 5’7’’ and 150 lbs. My husband is 5’9’’ and 200 lbs. We are both 50 yrs old and we are both mainly side […]

An EverEden Soft Talalay Latex Topper to Relieve Hip Pain from a Too Firm Mattress.

The Mattress Expert On 03/22/2019 / Back Pain, Body Impressions / Sagging, EverEden Talalay Latex, Gotcha Covered Organic Jersey Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector, Hip Pain, Hip problems, Latex Toppers, Mattress Protectors, Memory Foam Mattress, Stearns and Foster

Carlie writes: Hello Pete ~ I have just been reading through “The Mattress Expert” website and blog posts, after searching for “hip pain after buying a new mattress”. Seems I am not the only one with this issue. Here is our story. Starting in October of last year, […]

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